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Deliberately vs Intentional - What's the difference?

deliberately | intentional |

As a adverb deliberately

is intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.

As a adjective intentional is

intended or planned; done deliberately or voluntarily.

deliberately

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • Intentionally, or after deliberation; not accidentally.
    • He deliberately broke that, didn't he?
  • Taking one's time, slowly and carefully.
    • After being called upon, he strode deliberately up to the blackboard.

    Related terms

    * on purpose

    intentional

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Intended or planned; done deliberately or voluntarily.
  • (legal) Done with intent.

    • Antonyms

    * unintentional

    Derived terms

    * intentionally